PROJECTS NOT NEEDING PERMITS

Building-related Exemptions

For a list of work exempt from permit, including building, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing, go the City's Building Code web page (link below) and scroll down to item (10). Note that exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

MIXED USED PROJECT

Mixed-use development is the practice of allowing more than one type of use in a building or set of buildings. In planning zone terms, this can mean some combination of residential, commercial, industrial, office, institutional, or other land uses.

Please contact a project manager at 361.826.3240 to ensure all of your project's development needs are addressed. We want to help your project succeed!

NOT SURE WHERE MY PROJECT FITS

If you have looked over the "How To" publications, checked out the FAQs, reviewed the information in the Starting My Project section, please call 361.826.3240. A Development Services representative will assist you in determining what your requirements are and what the next step is.